The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration is about to write a new chapter in the history of space exploration. The agency is preparing for the launch of Artemis II, a mission that will mark the return of crewed flights around the moon…
Category: 9. Sci/Tech
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Chimpanzee using floorboards for ‘drumming performance’ shows how music emerged in humans
Scientists have documented a never-seen-before “musical performance” by a chimpanzee at…
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Shroud of Turin may have Indian origin, DNA analysis suggests
Yarn used to make the Shroud of Turin may have likely come from ancient India’s Indus…
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Artemis II Countdown: How and When to Watch the Launch
After multiple delays, rocket repairs, and a restructuring of the program to return to the moon, the Artemis II mission is ready for liftoff. If there are no problems, four astronauts will inaugurate NASA’s new lunar campaign on Wednesday, more…
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2,000-Year-Old Pompeii Ash Reveals Romans Burned Incense and Wine From Distant Lands
Learn how researchers decoded 2,000-year-old ash from Pompeii incense burners to reveal imported resins from Africa and Asia, wine-based offerings, and how global trade shaped everyday Roman rituals.
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Gentle Handling Improves Baby Chick Welfare by Triggering Positive Emotions
Learn how baby chicks choose spaces linked to gentle human contact — and what this reveals about animal welfare on farms.
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April's Full Pink Moon of 2026 Won't Have a Rosy Hue but Will Still Glow — Here's What to Know
Learn more about April's full Pink Moon in 2026, how it got the name, and its cultural significance.
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This All-Female Fish Has Been Cloning Itself for 100,000 Years — and Its DNA Is Still Thriving
Learn how the Amazon molly, an all-female fish that reproduces asexually, uses gene conversion to maintain healthy DNA and survive more than 100,000 years without males.
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Baby squirrels are here! Here’s what to do if you find one.
While it might not always feel like it, spring has finally sprung for those of…
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